EDUCATION DIPLOMACY: DEIK’S JOURNEY TO GLOBAL IMPACT

For me, DEİK is not only a platform representing the business world, but also a school of thought where “diplomacy meets economics”

The 40-year journey of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) is one of the strongest reflections of Türkiye’s determination and vision in business diplomacy. From the 1980s, when globalization gained momentum, to the present day, DEIK has guided our business world’s journey beyond borders and increased our country’s effectiveness in business diplomacy.

As the founding chairman of the DEIK/Education Economy Business Council, I would like to note that the steps we have taken in the field of education diplomacy are a source of great pride. With the awareness that education is a strategic field that transforms not only individuals but also societies and builds lasting bridges in international relations, we have strived to increase the international visibility of Turkish universities and institutions and to make our country a regional center of attraction.

As the President of the UFRAD Franchising Association, one of the founding organizations of DEIK, we have worked to provide maximum support to DEIK in developing its visionary role in the global expansion of entrepreneurship and the brand economy.

For me, DEIK is not just a platform representing the business world, but also a school where “diplomacy meets economics.” As I have witnessed in numerous business forums, trade delega tions, and strategic meetings abroad, DEIK has contributed to the global recognition of our business world and has built bridges of friendship that extend beyond mutual trade relations.

I sincerely believe that in the coming period, DEIK will expand our country’s economic and cultural sphere of influence by more effectively utilizing digitalization, sustainability, new trade routes, and educational diplomacy.